Isles of Shoals in New Hampshire State

Isles of Shoals

Six miles off the coast in the Atlantic Oceans sits an archipelago of nine small islands.

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Isles of Shoals Details

Six miles off the coast in the Atlantic Oceans sits an archipelago of nine small islands. Three of the islands are located in New Hampshire (Lunging, Seavey, Star, and White Islands), while the other five are part of the neighboring state of Maine. Star Island is the largest island on the New Hampshire side and houses a conference center, hotel, and 150-year-old chapel. White Island is known is also known for its historic structure a lighthouse that dates back to the early 1800s. Next to it is Seavey Island, and during low tide, the two are connected by a land bridge. Lunging Island is privately owned, although it was once used as a trading post for cod fishermen.

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Isles of Shoals--Star Island

The second-largest island in the Isles of Shoals is 46-acres of paradise for birdwatchers.

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White Island State Historic Site

Surround by the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean, this historic lighthouse is the only one of its kind in the Isle of Shoals.

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Pulpit Rock Tower

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If you are looking for sand, sun, and swimming, then look no further than this state park near Rye.